Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat a variety of knee joint problems. It involves inserting a small camera, called an arthroscope, into the knee joint through a small incision. This allows the surgeon to visualize the inside of the knee and perform various surgical procedures with the help of specialized instruments.
Knee arthroscopy is a surgical technique that can diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint. During the procedure, your surgeon will make a very small incision and insert a tiny camera — called an arthroscope — into your knee. This allows them to view the inside of the joint on a screen. The surgeon can then investigate a problem with the knee and, if necessary, correct the issue using small instruments within the arthroscope.
Arthroscopy diagnoses several knee problems, such as a torn meniscus or a misaligned patella (kneecap). It can also repair the ligaments of the joint. There are limited risks to the procedure and the outlook is good for most patients. Your recovery time and prognosis will depend on the severity of the knee problem and the complexity of the required procedure.
The various responsibilities of a sports injury specialist include the following:
- Diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries
- Treating musculoskeletal pain
- Creating a personalised treatment and rehabilitation plan
- Preventive care to lower the chance of injury
- Coordinating support when required, such as with nutritionists, physical therapists, hand therapists and others
- Regular evaluation and review of a patient’s condition or injury
- Providing or recommending therapeutic modalities
- Patient Education
